Raw Orange Romaine Smoothie

This smoothie was refreshing and light tasting. I did add a bit of Valencia Orange flavored Stevia drops to it but it isn’t needed.

I tend to turn to my green smoothies for cleaning the pluming pipes. :) Psyllium husk powder is a well-known aid for irregularity, but ground psyllium husks added to smoothies do more than just provide fiber. They also regulate appetite and fat absorption in ways that make smoothies diet food.

Psyllium

Psyllium fiber imparts a thick texture to smoothies that regulates two different hormones that keep you from getting hungry. It speeds the movement of digested food through your digestive tract.

The soluble fibers in psyllium husk powder relieves the alternating constipation and diarrhea, as well as bloating and gas, common in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The insoluble fibers in bran often make IBS worse, especially at the beginning of treatment.

Smoothie Tips

Blending fruits and vegetables together breaks down the cells of plants and improves digestibility. BUT even with that, be sure to chew your smoothies. The chewing process starts the release of the saliva in your mouth. The mixture of saliva and your food is where digestion begins. This is a very healthy habit to get into. It may feel strange at first but soon it will become an automatic response.

Ingredients:

2 Tbsp chia seeds

1 cup water

8 oz romaine lettuce

7 1/2 oz orange segments

5 oz apple, peel included, cored

1 tsp vanilla

1 tsp bee pollen

1 tsp Ceylon cinnamon

1 Tbsp psyllium husk

Pinch Himalayan pink salt

Preparation:

Soak the chia seeds in 1 cup of water for about 15 minutes in the blender carafe. Enough for them to swell up.

The first thing to add into your blender is the liquid. This will the greens move more freely when blending.

Start with 1 cup. After everything is added, feel free to add more if desired.

The more liquid you add, the more watery or runnier the smoothie will be.